Vietnam

bingham67 · 6 Sep 2016 at 16:47

So Im off to Vietnam next month slowly gathered everything I need money belt, travel first aid kit, day bag etc

Will be in Ho Chi Minh for 11 days including a trip to Phu Quoc which I will book once in Vietnam.

Looking for stuff to do so far on my list I have:-

War Remnants Museum
Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta (not sure yet)

Any tips for crossing the road

or tips in general for those who have been and anywhere else I must see.

Im taking my Go Pro so hope to collect as much footage as I can and then create a video when Im back and I shall post it in here.

bingham67 · 6 Sep 2016 at 18:11

Thanks guys

Dont stop crossing the road does that include when a truck coming

Ye Mekong is climbing up the list I was recommended the tours on

https://www.onetrip.vn/

Look decent will also do the foodie tour looks great.

I will be back to do the north of the country Hanoi as Halong Bay looks awesome, also want to see Nha Trang and Hoi An

bingham67 · 6 Sep 2016 at 18:29

Oh really tick that one off then

What about Dalat?

I have a travel first aid kit I am taking it has small pair of scissors its going in hold baggage would this cause an issue?

I heard Citibank are the best ATM to draw cash is this true? going to take 3 cards one will be Revolut card.

How did people get on using there phone in Vietnam did you get a local sim card? and Taxi did you use uber or just get Vinasun or Ma Linh taxi that are recommended?

bingham67 · 6 Sep 2016 at 19:47

Thanks for the information all

How did you guy keep stuff like mobile phone safe I purchased one of these hopefully it does the trick (I dont want someone driving past on scooter robbing my phone)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/myBunjee-U...=UTF8&qid=1473187518&sr=8-2&keywords=mybunjee

Also need to buy some cargo shorts anyone recommend me some decent durable ones?

bingham67 · 29 Oct 2016 at 00:50

Well I had the time of my life in Vietnam thanks for the shorts they were superb tough and durable just what I wanted.

I have never been to Asia or outside europe on holiday before but was blown away by asian hospitality it was amazing. Ho Chi minh was tough to adapt to at first but I soon got round to the ways I am a country guy at heart though so I loved Phu Quoc island and escaping the city and doing the Cu Chi tunnels with Onetrip who were fantastic guides.

I met a Vietnamese girl out there and looking to head back in May next year and do Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Halong Bay with maybe few other stops so cant wait for that.

Few pictures from my trip

http://imgur.com/a/F3Cok

http://imgur.com/a/rhAOE

http://imgur.com/a/WGoZL

http://imgur.com/a60PulG

http://imgur.com/svErNiw

http://imgur.com/a/5hW5U

http://imgur.com/a/RMMPo

Not sure why I cant get the images in the post to show direct?

bingham67 · 2 Nov 2016 at 18:43

Finally got round to creating a Youtube montage of all my Go Pro recordings im not an expert with video editing but I tried my best I have made two videos as I had so much footage.

bingham67 · 2 Nov 2016 at 20:03

Dis86 said:
No you didn't.

I did but we was chatting 6 months prior

bingham67 · 2 Nov 2016 at 20:11

It is easy out there in these countries I spoofed on Tinder ages before my trip

bingham67 · 2 Nov 2016 at 20:21

Begbie said:
Yep, I was in BKK for 3 days before Nam, and that is worse. It's extremely easy, I had some very hot girls willing to come to my hotel that night.

Anyone who has to pay for it there is mental.

Ye Thailand is the best for that I would say Vietnam more tough but I like the look of Vietnam girls they have mix of features so many stunning women about.

bingham67 · 3 Nov 2016 at 12:19

SixTwoSix said:
This looks like the squeaky sand beach next to the military base on Phu Quoc?

This is one of mine from last year...

http://imgur.com/a/120t9

If it is Sao Beach on east hand side of the Island then it is the same one.

bingham67 · 3 Nov 2016 at 14:57

SixTwoSix said:
Yeah thats it, did you scuff your feet to squeak the sand? Its immensely satisfying

I see walked up and down it and had a swim that about it but you seem to have been at a better time then me the sea wasnt as crystal clear as your picture and the sand not as white.

bingham67 · 27 Dec 2016 at 16:58

As part of Part 2 of Vietnam when I return in April does anyone know a good cruise to go from Hanoi to Halong bay?

I am after a decent one as I know there a lot of cheap and very risky options which I want to avoid